Recent Updates

Join us for third audition camp on March 7th and be a part of the 2015 Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps.  Spots are still open in all sections/instruments and we welcome all ages and talent levels to audition.

Be sure to bring your own instrument/equipment (if possible) to this camp since we will have many more people than a typical camp.  Attire for the day will be loose fitting, workout style clothes (i.e. t-shirt, jogging pants and tennis shoes).

Location for the camp will be the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus (115 South Gift Ave., Columbus, OH 43215).  Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and we will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 5:00 p.m. We will serve lunch during the day.

Cost for the camp will be $25 which will cover your instructional materials, cost of rehearsal, and everyone their first camp will get a Columbus Saints t-shirt!  Please register in advance so that we know you are attending, have your t-shirt size and materials ready, and speed check-in at the door.

Click here to register for the March 7th Audition Camp.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@columbussaints.org.

DCI SoundSport in Indianapolis was a dream come true for many of us in the Columbus Saints organization.  We have been pushing hard to bring the drum and bugle corps activity back to central Ohio and our appearance at the Sound Sport competition was the culmination of that work.  It made me so proud to see the hard work and dedication of our members, staff and volunteers throughout the season calumniating in our success in Indianapolis.

As we put this year into the history books, we are already looking forward to next season and our winter activities.   We will be forming a stronger partnership with Art 101 and working with their staff to form a WGI Winds group. We will also be working on our organizational structure to insure that our recruiting, logistics and fundraising are in place to ensure an even greater season for 2015.

Over 10 years ago when our organization was just a few drummers playing with sticks on a park bench, I could not have imagined the heights the Columbus Saints have reached.  I’m please that you have decided to take this journey with us and my hope is that you will continue with our family long into the future.  Thank you so much for a wonderful season and I look forward to working with you as we bring drum corps back to central Ohio again in 2015!

Warmest regards,

Marshall Cheatham
Founder and Executive Director, Columbus Saints Performing Arts

    We're happy to announce a new series of videos featuring members, staff, and supporters of the Columbus Saints describing the program in their own words. This series; titled "Our Voices", is a chance to hear about the experiences that lead to the many joining the Columbus Saints, along with experiences and great moments from the season. Check back often and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to never miss and update!. https://www.youtube.com/user/columbussaints

Video #2 - Adam Martini

http://youtu.be/g22r-KyOLLo

Video #1 - Le Ron J. Carlton

http://youtu.be/As0ZDfvgY-c

Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps. Proceeds from the event will go to help our students with their summer music education program. Bring your family and enjoy a performance by members of the Columbus Saints that evening and support a good cause!

• Friday, June 6th
• From 6-9 PM
• Columbus Moose Lodge #11
• 1500 Demorest Road
• Columbus, OH 43228

*** PLEASE NOTE THE TIMELINE CHANGE****

Here's updated information for the Da'Ville Classic Show in Louisville, KY on April 26:

Show Location: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd. Louisville, KY 40214

Transportation: We will be carpooling to the show.  Please click here to fill out the carpool form.

Uniform: Black Pants, Black Button-Down Short-Sleeve Shirt, Black Socks, Black Shoes (with a logo is ok but not preferred) and NO HATS.

If you need to purchase a shirt, go here. Or try a thrift shop or ask another corps member!

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. EST - Meetup at Columbus Africentric Early College, Pack & Load.
8:30 a.m. EST- Leave for Louisville
1:00 p.m EST  - Start Rehearsal in Louisville - Please be ready to rehearse!
3:00 p.m. EST - Performance
6:00 p.m. EST - Closing
6:30 p.m. EST - Departure
12:00 a.m. EST - Estimated Arrival in Columbus

Please let us know if you have any questions or need help with any transportation/logistics regarding Saturday.

Are you looking for ways you can support the Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps?  We need your help at our bi-weekly business meetings where we plan the logistics of our performances, fundraisers, and plans and policies for the organization.  We welcome everyone to our meetings and encourage you to attend!

Meetings are bi-weekly on Monday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• March 24th - Columbus Main Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
• April 7th - Martin Luther King Library (1600 E. Long Street) - MLK Conference Room
• April 27th - Columbus Main Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
• May 5th - Parsons Library - Conference Room
• May 19th - Columbus Main Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room

March 8 - Rehearsal and Parent Meeting

We will have our regular rehearsal on Saturday at Columbus Africentric Early College from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  We will also have a parent meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in the school cafeteria.  If your parents have questions or are just interested in ways they can support the corps, encourage them to come to the meeting at 5:30 this Saturday!

Spring Fundraiser

Don't forget that we are having the Spring Fundraiser with online magazine sales right now!  This is a great way for you to earn your corps dues and help the organization.  If you haven't share the link with your friends and family, be sure to do so today.  We are counting on you to make this fundraiser successful for the organization.  If you need the link again, let me know and I will have the system send it to you!

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade

We will be marching in the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15th.  Our plan is to meet at 8:45 a.m. in the parking lot behind Graeter's (6255 Frantz Road, Dublin, Oh 43017) and Chase Bank.  Uniforms for the day will be black shirts, pants, and shoes.

Dayton 3di Show Rescheduled

As we told you at the last rehearsal, the Dayton 3DI show has been rescheduled for March 22.  Please plan on attending the show with us that day.  We will plan on departing Columbus at 8:30 a.m. from Columbus Africentric Early College and returning to Columbus around 6:00 p.m. that evening.  We will be car pooling to the event.  Please make arrangements for transportation.  If you need a ride, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.

**Due to logistical issues, this event has been cancelled.

IWA Pro Wrestling is proud to announce it's partnership with The Columbus Saints for the IWA's upcoming Live Event on February 28th at The Moose Lodge #11 (1500 Demorest Rd.) in Columbus, Ohio.

The Columbus Saints are a Columbus based performing arts nonprofit organization with ten years of community outreach and entertainment experience.

The International Wrestling Alliance is the oldest Professional Wrestling organization in all of Ohio. Founded in 1988 the IWA promotes Live Events all over the state of Ohio with an emphasis on family entertainment.

On February 28th these two groups come together for a night of fun and excitement! Join us at The Moose Lodge #11 for all the great Pro Wrestling action and a great cause!

Tickets are available for $8 in advance at any Columbus area Moose Lodge or $10 at the door the day of the Event.

For more info about the I.W.A. Pro Wrestling:
Facebook.com/IWAProWrestling 

614-264-2090

Due to the poor road conditions in and around the Columbus area and a potential for more bad weather this weekend, we have decided to cancel our performance at the 3DI Dayton Show this weekend.  Since we were carpooling with potentially young drivers, we felt that airing on the side of caution was in the best interest of our members, which is always our organization’s first priority.

We look forward to seeing many of you at our performance Tuesday evening at the United Way Champion of Children Event at The Westin and at our next rehearsal February 22 at Columbus Africentric Early College from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We are looking forward to a great performance this weekend and showing our fans in Dayton what the Columbus Saints have been up to lately!

Here's the information for Saturdays show:

Show Location: Dakota Center, 33 Barnett Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Transportation: We will be carpooling to the show.  Please us know if you have not already made arrangements with a driver and we can assist.

Cost: $12 (Paid by the corps)

Uniform: Black Pants, Black Shirt (Polo or Plain Black T-Shirt), Black Socks, Black Shoes (with a logo is ok but not preferred) and NO HATS.

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. - Meetup at Columbus Africentric Early College, Pack & Load, and leave for Dayton.
11:00 a.m. - Icebreaker & Clinic
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Performances
4:00 p.m. - Closing & Departure
6:00 p.m. - Estimated Arrival in Columbus

We look forward to a great performance on Saturday and welcome and encourage everyone to attend.  Please let us know if you have any questions or need help with any transportation/logistics regarding Saturday.